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Cruel governance (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tyranny

(Other definitions for tyranny that I've seen before include "Excessive use of power" , "Dictatorship" , "Despotic rule" , "Cruel and arbitrary rule" , "Dominance through threat of punishment and violence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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